Hud (film)

Hud is a Western drama by Martin Ritt from 1963 with Paul Newman in the lead role. Ride filmed here the novel Hud (Original Title: Horseman, Pass By ) by Larry McMurtry.

Action

The action takes place in the American West in the former presence of the early 1960s: As a beef of Homer Bannon died, the vet is the suspicion of foot - and -mouth disease. While Homer Bannon wants to wait and see what the final test result, advises him to be leichtlebiger son Hud, who flock to sell in time, so that the buyer has the damage. The integrity Homer rejects this and will bear the consequences. This reinforces the already strained relationship between father and son. The animals must be killed, the family's existence is questioned. After a riding accident the old Homer Bannon will not fight for his life and dies. The housekeeper Alma, the mother substitute in the family and the soul of the house ( and at the same time an object of desire Huds and the somewhat more romantic fantasies of young nephew Lonnie Huds ), leaves the house looking for a new job. Hud plans to explore for oil, and is hoping that Lonnie build something new with him. However, Lonnie blames him for the death of Homer and goes also. Hud is left alone. Although he now has free rein to his plans, and no one who makes him moral accusations, but he would have nothing against a little familiar society.

Criticism

Phil Hardy holds the film for a " superior contemporary Western ", the " no salvation " offer for its protagonists. Howes black and white photography start their " spiritual desperation " perfectly. Joe Hembus sees "the end of the cowboy cult in one of the best post- Western ", only give Newman his role of the failed drinker " more glamorous than the movie does good. "

Awards

Hud was nominated for seven Academy Awards in 1964. Patricia Neal won the statue for Best Actress and Melvyn Douglas for Best Supporting Actor. In addition, James Wong Howe won the award for Best Cinematography - Black and White. Nominated for a Best Actor trophy were Newman, Martin Ritt for Best Director, as well as the production design and the adapted screenplay. The Golden Globes were both left empty-handed and were perhaps also not present at the award ceremony. Lead actor Paul Newman was beaten Sidney Poitier ( Lilies of the Field ). Martin Ritt moved against Tony Richardson for Best Director the short straw. Even in the categories Art Direction - Set Decoration and Best Screenplay went Hud nothing. The Laurel Awards, the film was very successful. He won the price for Best Drama, Newman the Best Actor Award in a Drama, Patricia Neal for Best Actress in a Drama, Melvyn Douglas for Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress Patricia Neal.

The British Film Academy Awards 1964 Patricia Neal was honored as Best Foreign Actress, while Newman again empty-handed.

In addition, Patricia Neal and Melvyn Douglas received the prize of the prestigious Critics Association of the National Board of Review Best Actress and Best Supporting Actor.

The NYFCC Awards Patricia Neal was also able to win the trophy. In addition, there the screenplay was still excellent.

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